In a city like New York, any night can be completely different, even in a subtle way. Nate Ruess More Quotes by Nate Ruess More Quotes From Nate Ruess It's interesting to feel the pressure of having to be outgoing, because I think in general, as a human being, I'm pessimistic and introverted. But, it's cool, because it's a whole different side of me, and I impress myself. Even at times when I think that there's no possible way that I can be engaging, I'll suddenly pull it out and impress myself. Nate Ruess differentinterestingthinking It takes a lot to still believe in people. Nate Ruess stillsbelievepeople May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground. Nate Ruess feetsoundpast Running in Central Park is my favorite thing to wake up and do. I have my own specific path that I have to run every single time. There's a little bit of OCD involved, but I love it. Nate Ruess central-parkwake-uprunning There’s always some level of optimism in every single song. Nate Ruess optimismlevelssong But as long as you're creating the art you want to create, if people start liking you, you shouldn't have to apologize. You want your stuff to be heard by as many people as possible. Nate Ruess creatinglongart If I wasn't a musician I'd probably be like a meth addict. Nate Ruess addictmusician I kind of like being depressed. Nate Ruess being-depressedkind I worry that if I enjoy something - like the songs on 'Some Nights' are about wondering about who you are. I'm never quite sure and I'd hate to feel sort of content and get a good sense of who I am because if I know one thing, that's not me. I don't mind not necessarily being happy about it. And that's fine. Nate Ruess hatesongnight My dad dragged me to a Bruce Springsteen concert as a kid. It was my first concert, but I fell asleep in the middle. My second concert was Weezer on the Pinkerton tour, and Pinkerton is the reason why Im doing this. Nate Ruess dadreason-whykids I don't play an instrument - I just write in my head, and I usually hear fully formed songs. 'We Are Young' turned out so much like it was in my head. But it also exceeded all my expectations. Nate Ruess playwritingsong I try and get about eight hours of sleep every single night. And I like to think that I drink more water than anyone, ever. Nate Ruess sleepnightthinking I don't want to be known for anything other than writing songs. Nate Ruess wantwritingsong Lyrics are so important, I hate every second of writing them, but it's something I take great pride in when it's finished. Nate Ruess hatepridewriting I tried to play bass in a punk band once, and it was an absolute disaster. I can’t play anything. I don’t know what it is. Nate Ruess bassbandplay I idolised bands like Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins, who wanted to reach as many people as they could. Nate Ruess bandjampeople If you can make the song a soundtrack to what you're living at the time, I think that's the most important part of a song. Nate Ruess importantsongthinking That just felt like the most natural name out of all of the names. Everything else just felt so contrived. Even now, when I try and think of band names just randomly, I'm so thankful that "fun." is the name of the band. I never really think twice about it. It is so simple and so easy. Nate Ruess simplefunthinking I never wanted to get a job of musician. That was kind of my thing. I came from somewhat of a musical family. I had an uncle on Broadway. My dad kind of knows how to play instruments. Although, I always find it annoying when he does play an instrument. Nate Ruess musiciandadmusical Eventually, out of sheer will of never wanting to get a job or go to college, I found my way into doing music full-time. Nate Ruess my-waycollege
